This Tech Goes Home lesson covers 7 different topics. To quickly skip to a different topic, click on one of the buttons below.

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1. General Device Overview

What is a computer? 

This GCF tutorial introduces what a computer is and explains the difference between hardware and software. It also covers various types of computers and the main components found both inside and outside a computer.

GCF TUTORIAL: WHAT IS A COMPUTER?

2. Chromebook Interface

Get to Know the Chromebook Interface

Get familiar with your Chromebook by exploring its main features. Learn how to open the Launchpad to find all your apps, locate the Settings icon through both the Launchpad and the time panel at the bottom right of the screen, and check your internet network connection.

GCF TUTORIAL: CHROMEBOOK INTERFACE

3. Chromebook Mouse & Keyboard

Video: Using the Mouse

In this video, you'll learn how to hold the mouse, how to click, and when to click. 

Mouse Practice

This interactive tutorial gives you a chance to practice using the different features and functions on the mouse.  

GCF TUTORIAL: INTERACTIVE MOUSE TUTORIAL

4. Chromebook Keys & Functions

The Basics of the Chromebook Keyboard and Touchpad

This YouTube video reviews the Chromebook keyboard, including the shortcut combinations and primary function keys. 

5. Typing Tutorial

Typing Tutorials & Practice

This GCFLearnFree typing tutorial explains typing basics and class expectations. Explore the “Practice” section to improve your typing and hand placement.

GCF TUTORIAL: TYPING PRACTICE

6. Typing on a Google Doc

What is Google Docs? 

Open the Google Docs app, then go to File → New → Blank Document. Practice using your mouse and keyboard to type, capitalize, highlight, copy and paste, use punctuation, and move to a new line by typing the following: your name, home address, email, phone number, and answers to these prompts — "My favorite food is ___", "I LOVE ___", and "I would love to learn more about ___."

GOOGLE DOCS: GETTING STARTED

7. Typing Practice

Typing games

If you want to improve your typing skills, these interactive games make practicing fun and engaging! We recommend bookmarking these pages to continue to practice even after you graduate from Tech Goes Home.  

TYPING.COM

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